Displaced fracture of lunate, left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a left wrist injury involving a break in the lunate bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this is a late effect or complication of an initial injury, not the acute fracture itself. This could represent ongoing issues or a need for follow-up care related to the original fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms, complications, or requiring ongoing management directly attributable to a previously sustained displaced fracture of the left lunate. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase, or when addressing long-term consequences such as malunion, nonunion, or chronic pain stemming from the original injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "sequela" status, indicating a past acute injury with current related issues.
• Verify laterality (left wrist) and the specific bone (lunate) are accurately documented.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; a different code from the S62.122 series would be appropriate for the initial encounter.